Malicious Tagging, a Growing Facebook Scam. What It Is and How to Stay Safe

Hackers often create fake social media accounts or hijack existing ones,
targeting other users in an attempt to take over their profiles. They do this by
tagging people in posts containing links and tempting phrases to trick the
victim into clicking.

When the victim clicks on the link, they may unknowingly download malware or end
up on a malicious website. This can result in further infection or the theft of
personal information through phishing. If the cybercriminal gathers enough
information,